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“Toxic philanthropy” hits architecture and design institutions

September 13, 2019 Marcus Fairs 0

The resignation of Joichi Ito for accepting donations from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is the latest in a wave of departures, protests and torn-up sponsorship deals dubbed “toxic philanthropy”. His departure follows similar storms at the Design Museum, the Serpentine Galleries and the Whitney Museum. Ito stepped down this weekend following revelations that he had covered

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PechaKucha founders Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham to champion “world-changing” ideas at Dezeen Day

September 13, 2019 Marcus Fairs 0

Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham to host PechaKucha at Dezeen Day

Architects Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Tokyo studio Klein Dytham Architecture will host a special edition of their rapid-fire presentation format PechaKucha at Dezeen Day, and are calling for designers with world-improving ideas to pitch for slots in the lineup. There will be between six and 10 slots at the session, and Dezeen readers

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Limited number of Dezeen Day student tickets on sale now

September 11, 2019 Marcus Fairs 0

We’ve been inundated with requests for student tickets for Dezeen Day on 30 October, so we’ve released 25 half-price tickets for the conference. Student tickets cost just £125 (plus VAT) and are on sale now. See below or visit our Eventbrite page. Dezeen Day, which aims to set the agenda for global architecture and design,

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Benjamin Hubert to speak about building a design business at Dezeen Day

September 10, 2019 Marcus Fairs 0

British industrial designer Benjamin Hubert will speak at the Dezeen Day conference in London on 30 October. Hubert, founder of creative agency Layer, will speak about how he grew his business as part of the discussion about entrepreneurialism in architecture and design. Hubert studied industrial design and technology at Loughborough University, graduating in 2006. After

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Synthetic biologist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg to speak at Dezeen Day

September 9, 2019 Marcus Fairs 0

Dezeen Day speaker: Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg

Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg will give a keynote lecture at Dezeen Day in London on 30 October. The British multidisciplinary artist’s work explores how design can help create a better world by harnessing emerging technologies and science disciplines. She is particularly known for her work in synthetic biology – a new branch of science that involves

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Interior shortlisted for Dezeen Awards disqualified after commenter spots “subtle cues” that images are fake

September 9, 2019 Marcus Fairs 0

Interior shortlisted for Dezeen Awards disqualified: Nassim Mansion by 0932 Design Consultants

An apartment shortlisted for Dezeen Awards has been disqualified after an eagle-eyed commenter noticed that the images submitted were computer renders rather than photos. Nassim Mansion, a three-bedroom residence designed by Singapore studio 0932 Design Consultants, was shortlisted for Apartment interior of the year at this year’s awards. But when the shortlist was announced last

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Heatherwick hits back at Vessel critics and defends Hudson Yards

September 6, 2019 Marcus Fairs 0

Designer Thomas Heatherwick has defended the controversial Hudson Yards development in New York City, saying people “shouldn’t underestimate what it takes” to build public spaces with private money. Heatherwick, whose Vessel structure sits on a raised plaza at the heart of the Midtown development, addressed criticism of his project and the wider development in a

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Patrik Schumacher to speak about architecture education at Dezeen Day

September 6, 2019 Marcus Fairs 0

Zaha Hadid Architects principal Patrik Schumacher will speak at the Dezeen Day conference in London on 30 October. Schumacher, who has led ZHA since the death of founder Zaha Hadid in March 2016, will take part in a discussion about the future of education. Earlier this year Schumacher ignited an international row when he claimed

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Paola Antonelli of MoMA to give keynote speech at Dezeen Day

September 3, 2019 Marcus Fairs 0

Paola Antonelli, senior curator of architecture and design at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, will give a keynote speech at Dezeen Day, our new international architecture and design conference taking place in London on 30 October. Antonelli, the first Dezeen Day speaker to be unveiled, will speak about the impact of Broken

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Dezeen Day will tackle five critical issues facing architecture and design

August 12, 2019 Marcus Fairs 0

The inaugural Dezeen Day conference in London on 30 October 2019 will address the future of cities, materials and education, as well as the circular economy and how to build a successful creative business. The five themes have been selected by Dezeen’s editorial team for their relevance and importance. Expert panels will discuss each topic,

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